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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
August 14, 2026Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
August 6, 2026Gunmen kill 12, abduct women and children in Nigerian village - Reuters
Gunmen kill 12, abduct women and children in Nigerian village Reuters
August 2, 2026'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.
July 27, 2026California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction - Reuters
California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction Reuters
July 2, 2026Gunmen abduct students sitting exams in northeast Nigeria - Reuters
Gunmen abduct students sitting exams in northeast Nigeria Reuters
June 29, 2026Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
June 23, 2026Ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
June 23, 2026Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
June 16, 2026Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti
James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.
June 14, 2026Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
June 13, 2026Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
May 31, 2026Missing 5-year-old girl likely abducted from Outback home, police say
Police are searching for a man recently released from prison over her disappearance.
April 27, 2026Watch: Demonstrators display 20,000 teddy bears for missing Ukrainian children
Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.
April 24, 2026Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.
April 21, 2026Nebraska police shoot knife-wielding woman who abducted child from Walmart
The 31-year-old woman randomly abducted a three-year-old boy out of the Omaha supermarket at knifepoint, police say.
April 16, 2026Armed men kill 20 and abduct others in northwestern Nigeria villages - Reuters
Armed men kill 20 and abduct others in northwestern Nigeria villages Reuters
April 8, 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
April 7, 2026'Really feeling the love' - Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC as search for mother goes on
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in what authorities believe was an abduction.
April 6, 2026Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.
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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
Kevin Rideout was kidnapped outside his home in Niger's capital Niamey (file photo) An American missionary has been released after spending more than nine months in captivity, the international Chris
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
The aftermath of the attack on the village of Woro in Kwara State in February More than 300 people abducted in separate attacks in Nigeria have been rescued, the country's presidency says, in what it
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'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
Watch: Savannah Guthrie posts new video pleading to mother's kidnappers US television presenter Savannah Guthrie has made another emotional plea to her mother Nancy's abductors in a video she posted
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Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Nigeria's military says it has rescued the widow of a retired general who himself had died at the weekend while being held by kidnappers. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in the
Abducted General Rabe Abubakar Dies In Bandits’ Captivity
Published on By Abubakar and his wife were kidnapped in May while travelling through Katsina State. On June 6, a video circulated online showing the retired general and his wife pleading with the
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Iraqi armed group releases abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson
The armed group Kataib Hezbollah said that it would free Kittleson on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately. Save Share The Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has announced that it will rel
Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. Five others were killed as gunmen targeted Easter celebrations at
Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ show on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 84-year-old mother was apparently abducted from her Arizona home, said that “someone needs to do the right thing” and come forward with inf
Savannah Guthrie Tearfully Pleas for Help in First Interview Since Mom Went Missing
A tearful Savannah Guthrie has given her first interview since the abduction of her mother. NBC‘s Today show host appeared on her own program, where she opened up to colleague Hoda Kotb about the “ag
Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother
Savannah Guthrie visits the Today show at Rockefeller Plaza in New York on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) A tearful Savannah Guthrie, in her first interview since her 8
Kenyan ex-foreign minister resurfaces after abduction fears
Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju has resurfaced a day after his reported disappearance, which led to fears he may have been abducted. Speaking to local Citizen TV station on Monday afterno
Guthrie family renews appeal for help to bring missing mother home
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family have appealed to the public to continue to help search for their missing mother, who police believe was abducted seven weeks ago. "We desperate
Sheriff renews appeal for help as search for Savannah Guthrie's mom continues
“TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers for her mother’s safe return as Arizona authorities continue to investigate her possible abduction. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing ar
Nancy Guthrie case investigators probe internet issues in search
Law enforcement asks anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov, the Pima County Sheriff's Department (520-351-4900) or 88-CRIME. While developments in the search for Nancy Gut
Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues
Savannah Guthrie, a host of NBC's Today programme, has visited the network's office in New York as she makes plans to return to the airwaves while the search for her missing mother continues. Guthrie
Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech
US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, highlighting his achievements over the past year and outlining his legislative priorities to a joint session of Con